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Cincinnati Bengals Earn Mostly Strong Grades For 2026 NFL Draft Class, One Clear Outlier

Cincinnati Bengals Earn Mostly Strong Grades For 2026 NFL Draft Class, One Clear Outlier

The 2026 NFL Draft grades are dropping from outlets all over the place, and Cincinnati is mostly earning solid marks for its selections, with one outlier on the list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 26
3 overreactions to the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft class that range from their first pick to their last

3 overreactions to the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft class that range from their first pick to their last

There’s plenty of potential with the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft class, and the grades have been overwhelmingly positive. Here are some overreactions to the Bengals’ newest players.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Biggest Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Class

Biggest Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Class

The Bengals added seven players to their team during the 2026 NFL Draft. Of course that doesn't include the Dexter Lawrence trade, which set the tone for the entire weekend.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Bengals Final Draft Grades: Cincinnati makes the most of the seven picks following the groundbreaking Dexter Lawrence trade

Bengals Final Draft Grades: Cincinnati makes the most of the seven picks following the groundbreaking Dexter Lawrence trade

The Cincinnati Bengals ended up with seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and came away with tremendous value on both days they made their selections. The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their 2026 NFL Draft just a couple hours prior to the one-week anniversary of the Dexter Lawrence trade.

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Bengals Add To Linebacker Position Following 2026 NFL Draft

Bengals Add To Linebacker Position Following 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals made a linebacker addition to the roster! NFL Network's Tom Pelissero noted the team signed former Cincinnati linebacker Jack Dingle to an undrafted free agent deal after the 2026 NFL Draft.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Find Value To Close 2026 NFL Draft

Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Find Value To Close 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has come to a close for the Bengals. With their final two picks, the team drafted Texas tight end Jack Endries at Pick 221, and Landon Robinson at Pick 226.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Zac Taylor Fires Up Draft Call With Cincinnati Native Brian Parker, Cements Sixth-Round Pick

Zac Taylor Fires Up Draft Call With Cincinnati Native Brian Parker, Cements Sixth-Round Pick

The Bengals dialed up Brian Parker II with the 189th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Cincinnati native is returning home after starring in the tackle spot at Duke, but he figures to play all over in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Bengals Trade Down in Fourth Round, Improve Draft Position in Pick Swap With Jets

Bengals Trade Down in Fourth Round, Improve Draft Position in Pick Swap With Jets

We have a trade. The Bengals sent the 110th and 199th picks to the Jets in exchange for the 128th and 140th picks. That means the Bengals sent their fourth and sixth round picks to New York.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Al Golden On Cashius Howell: 'He Plays With His Hair On Fire'

Al Golden On Cashius Howell: 'He Plays With His Hair On Fire'

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a defensive facelift.  Several free agent acquisitions and a franchise-altering trade in bringing in Dexter

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 25
Will Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy’s Medicals Scare the Bengals Away?

Will Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy’s Medicals Scare the Bengals Away?

Every year, at least one player in the NFL Draft has medicals flagged, and the prospect slides from where he was once projected. This year, it's Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, once a projected top-15 pick, who is now available on Day 3 of the draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Football Analysis / April 25
Bengals’ $70M ‘Aggressive’ Gamble Ends Long Draft Silence

Bengals’ $70M ‘Aggressive’ Gamble Ends Long Draft Silence

Something cracked inside the Cincinnati Bengals front office this weekend. The franchise that built its identity on patience, on waiting, on letting other teams overpay, walked into a room and traded away the 10th overall pick.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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NFL News / Football Analysis / April 25
Bengals’ $70M Desperation Bet Gives Giants Two Top-10 Picks And Exposes 15-Year Drafting Collapse

Bengals’ $70M Desperation Bet Gives Giants Two Top-10 Picks And Exposes 15-Year Drafting Collapse

The Cincinnati Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence on Saturday night, then signed him to a one-year, $28 million extension by Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24
2026 NFL Draft: Best Fits For Bengals First Pick on Day 3

2026 NFL Draft: Best Fits For Bengals First Pick on Day 3

The Cincinnati Bengals have focused heavily on defense during the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they hold five picks on Day 3. Cincinnati selected Texas A&M pass-rusher Cashius Howell and Washington cornerback Tacario Davis as they continue to bolster their heavily scrutinized defense.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24
Cashius Howell's College Dominance Led to Bengals Selection at No. 41 Overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Cashius Howell's College Dominance Led to Bengals Selection at No. 41 Overall in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't have a 2026 first-round pick after trading it to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. But they did have a second-round pick.

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Tacario Davis is already being compared to underrated Bengals player from their Super Bowl team and it makes total sense

Tacario Davis is already being compared to underrated Bengals player from their Super Bowl team and it makes total sense

Tacario Davis is a unique athlete for the Cincinnati Bengals to draft, but he’s not the first of his kind to wear the orange and black. Defensive coordinator Al Golden is already linking him to former Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Grading the Pick: Tacario Davis brings something the Bengals cannot coach him at cornerback

Grading the Pick: Tacario Davis brings something the Bengals cannot coach him at cornerback

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Washington cornerback Tacario Davis with the No. 72 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Davis is the second player Cincinnati has selected in this year’s draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24
Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Reach on Tacario Davis in Round 3

Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Reach on Tacario Davis in Round 3

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their first-round pick for superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. They added Texas A&M edge rusher with their second-round pick at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24
Bengals Bolster Secondary, Take Cornerback Tacario Davis With 72nd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Bengals Bolster Secondary, Take Cornerback Tacario Davis With 72nd Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to address their defense this offseason. That was their goal entering the NFL Draft, even after being active in free agency and trading the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Al Golden drops a juicy hint about Cashius Howell that explains why Bengals prioritized him atop their draft board

Al Golden drops a juicy hint about Cashius Howell that explains why Bengals prioritized him atop their draft board

Cashius Howell was atop the board when the Cincinnati Bengals picked him No. 41 overall, and defensive coordinator Al Golden has noteworthy plans for his newest rookie.

Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / April 24
Cincinnati Bengals select Cashius Howell in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

Cincinnati Bengals select Cashius Howell in second round of 2026 NFL Draft

After becoming an All-American at Texas A&M this past season, Cashius Howell is off to the next level. The Cincinnati selected him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 24
Bengals Bolster Pass Rush, Take Edge Rusher Cashius Howell With 41st Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Bengals Bolster Pass Rush, Take Edge Rusher Cashius Howell With 41st Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals knew they needed to address their defense this offseason. That was their goal entering the NFL Draft, even after being active in free agency and trading the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 24
Rams Expressed Interest In Joe Flacco Before He Returned To CIN

Rams Expressed Interest In Joe Flacco Before He Returned To CIN

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, citing a source, reports that the Rams expressed interest in signing veteran QB Joe Flacco as a free agent before he elected to return to the Bengals on a one-year deal.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 22
Bengals reportedly considered making bold Maxx Crosby move before trading for Dexter Lawrence II

Bengals reportedly considered making bold Maxx Crosby move before trading for Dexter Lawrence II

It seems that the Bengals explored making a trade for Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby earlier this year. 

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Future of Joe Burrow may have impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

Future of Joe Burrow may have impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

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